Experience

Informa Markets - Engineering

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Associate Manager

  • Jun 2022 - Present



International Motorcycle Shows

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operational Specialist

  • Apr 2019 - Feb 2023



Informa Markets

• United Kingdom
• Events Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Operations Specialist

  • Nov 2017 - Feb 2023

  Oversee all event management shipping/receiving of materials to event site including: distribution of shipping instructions, mailing labels, collection of tracking information and onsite procedures for receiving freight. Responsible for the ordering and shipping of show supplies. Assist with the coordination of assigned event signage as necessary to include collection of content, submission, editing approval of signage proofs, and onsite placement/removal. Assist with the coordination… Show more Oversee all event management shipping/receiving of materials to event site including: distribution of shipping instructions, mailing labels, collection of tracking information and onsite procedures for receiving freight. Responsible for the ordering and shipping of show supplies. Assist with the coordination of assigned event signage as necessary to include collection of content, submission, editing approval of signage proofs, and onsite placement/removal. Assist with the coordination, preparation and workflow of work orders pertaining to all event service providers, including but not limited to: electrical, internet, venue services, decorator services, audio-visual services, office equipment, etc. to ensure a smooth and orderly move-in/out of the event. Responsible for communicating approved designs to all necessary team members. Assist with the coordination, preparation and workflow of work orders pertaining to event service security plan within a specified area. Coordinates exhibitor needs with the internal CAD team, sales staff; Responds to exhibitor questions regarding their participation and ensures exhibitors are adhering to event rules and regulations. Responsible for the timely creation and compilation of the exhibitor service manual and deadline reminders. Work in conjunction with program committee chairs and the internal content team to manage speakers, content information and program budgets including all incoming and outgoing speaker correspondence (contracts, payments, travel details, event updates/deadlines, audio visual requests, and registration inquiries). Provide budget management assistance within their respective area to include preparing and organizing estimates/projections, invoice review and follow-up keeping current records within the event expense tracker. Preparing vouchers and check requests to process event payments and acquiring appropriate payment approval. Show less Oversee all event management shipping/receiving of materials to event site including: distribution of shipping instructions, mailing labels, collection of tracking information and onsite procedures for receiving freight. Responsible for the ordering and shipping of show supplies. Assist with the coordination of assigned event signage as necessary to include collection of content, submission, editing approval of signage proofs, and onsite placement/removal. Assist with the coordination… Show more Oversee all event management shipping/receiving of materials to event site including: distribution of shipping instructions, mailing labels, collection of tracking information and onsite procedures for receiving freight. Responsible for the ordering and shipping of show supplies. Assist with the coordination of assigned event signage as necessary to include collection of content, submission, editing approval of signage proofs, and onsite placement/removal. Assist with the coordination, preparation and workflow of work orders pertaining to all event service providers, including but not limited to: electrical, internet, venue services, decorator services, audio-visual services, office equipment, etc. to ensure a smooth and orderly move-in/out of the event. Responsible for communicating approved designs to all necessary team members. Assist with the coordination, preparation and workflow of work orders pertaining to event service security plan within a specified area. Coordinates exhibitor needs with the internal CAD team, sales staff; Responds to exhibitor questions regarding their participation and ensures exhibitors are adhering to event rules and regulations. Responsible for the timely creation and compilation of the exhibitor service manual and deadline reminders. Work in conjunction with program committee chairs and the internal content team to manage speakers, content information and program budgets including all incoming and outgoing speaker correspondence (contracts, payments, travel details, event updates/deadlines, audio visual requests, and registration inquiries). Provide budget management assistance within their respective area to include preparing and organizing estimates/projections, invoice review and follow-up keeping current records within the event expense tracker. Preparing vouchers and check requests to process event payments and acquiring appropriate payment approval. Show less



UBM Advanstar

• United States
• Events Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Mens Footwear Sales Manager

  • Mar 2017 - Nov 2017

  Responsible for outside sales; pursues new customers/new business. Identifies new sales opportunities, creates strategy for pursuing targets and is ultimately responsible for closing sales to all levels of customers, including the management and care of new customers for the first show cycle. Services inbound calls and lead generations for new customers and manages all new business for assigned categories. Sells the overall concept of assigned shows. Must achieve sales goals as assigned for new… Show more Responsible for outside sales; pursues new customers/new business. Identifies new sales opportunities, creates strategy for pursuing targets and is ultimately responsible for closing sales to all levels of customers, including the management and care of new customers for the first show cycle. Services inbound calls and lead generations for new customers and manages all new business for assigned categories. Sells the overall concept of assigned shows. Must achieve sales goals as assigned for new business customers, tracking self-performance via Salesforce.com dashboards. In addition, assists management with floor planning, helps develop strategic sales campaigns, and performs customer service for bellwether clients. Show less Responsible for outside sales; pursues new customers/new business. Identifies new sales opportunities, creates strategy for pursuing targets and is ultimately responsible for closing sales to all levels of customers, including the management and care of new customers for the first show cycle. Services inbound calls and lead generations for new customers and manages all new business for assigned categories. Sells the overall concept of assigned shows. Must achieve sales goals as assigned for new… Show more Responsible for outside sales; pursues new customers/new business. Identifies new sales opportunities, creates strategy for pursuing targets and is ultimately responsible for closing sales to all levels of customers, including the management and care of new customers for the first show cycle. Services inbound calls and lead generations for new customers and manages all new business for assigned categories. Sells the overall concept of assigned shows. Must achieve sales goals as assigned for new business customers, tracking self-performance via Salesforce.com dashboards. In addition, assists management with floor planning, helps develop strategic sales campaigns, and performs customer service for bellwether clients. Show less



Chinese Laundry

• United States
• Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sample Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Mar 2017

  Coordinating samples received from China Overseeing and follow up with samples distribution to ALL divisions (Chinese Laundry, Dirty Laundry, Kristin Cavallari, CL by Laundry) Organize, track receive and log samples and sample libraries while tracking ALL samples shipped to customers Create and track monthly/yearly sample expense reports by brand Work with production/purchasing, sales and designers to ensure showrooms are up to date with current product Additional… Show more Coordinating samples received from China Overseeing and follow up with samples distribution to ALL divisions (Chinese Laundry, Dirty Laundry, Kristin Cavallari, CL by Laundry) Organize, track receive and log samples and sample libraries while tracking ALL samples shipped to customers Create and track monthly/yearly sample expense reports by brand Work with production/purchasing, sales and designers to ensure showrooms are up to date with current product Additional Responsibilities: Set up for meetings with customers, style outs. Show less Coordinating samples received from China Overseeing and follow up with samples distribution to ALL divisions (Chinese Laundry, Dirty Laundry, Kristin Cavallari, CL by Laundry) Organize, track receive and log samples and sample libraries while tracking ALL samples shipped to customers Create and track monthly/yearly sample expense reports by brand Work with production/purchasing, sales and designers to ensure showrooms are up to date with current product Additional… Show more Coordinating samples received from China Overseeing and follow up with samples distribution to ALL divisions (Chinese Laundry, Dirty Laundry, Kristin Cavallari, CL by Laundry) Organize, track receive and log samples and sample libraries while tracking ALL samples shipped to customers Create and track monthly/yearly sample expense reports by brand Work with production/purchasing, sales and designers to ensure showrooms are up to date with current product Additional Responsibilities: Set up for meetings with customers, style outs. Show less



Nine West Group

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Tradeshow Coordinator

  • Apr 2013 - Aug 2016

  Works closely with management to provide support for corporate tradeshows to ensure successful execution. This includes assisting with logistical planning of large multi-segment tradeshows as well as supporting smaller meetings. Work with upper management to coordinate logistics and deliverables for tradeshows. Logistics can include: booking booth and meeting space, creation of registration badges, managing housing, packing and sending exhibition material from the warehouse and returning… Show more Works closely with management to provide support for corporate tradeshows to ensure successful execution. This includes assisting with logistical planning of large multi-segment tradeshows as well as supporting smaller meetings. Work with upper management to coordinate logistics and deliverables for tradeshows. Logistics can include: booking booth and meeting space, creation of registration badges, managing housing, packing and sending exhibition material from the warehouse and returning exhibition materials to the warehouse Work with vendors, e.g. Geograph Industries Inc., GES, etc., to ensure timely, cost-effective execution Assist in creation and send of pre-show and post-show communications Travel to and support onsite execution and management of key events, including show set-up and break-down Track expenses and assist in complete financial reconciliation Maintain show schedules, project checklist and processes through exhibit management templates

• Sample Supervisor

  • Sep 2009 - Aug 2016

  Responsible for the logistics of sample delivery and on-time distribution for shoe shows. Manage the process for clearing goods through customs. Create and release distribution lists to factories and agents each season for graphic sample lot . Process and coordinate the distribution of samples for the division's sales teams and regional showrooms to include lots, style outs, advertising, marketing and retail divisions. Monitor sample manufacturing against sample budgets Implement… Show more Responsible for the logistics of sample delivery and on-time distribution for shoe shows. Manage the process for clearing goods through customs. Create and release distribution lists to factories and agents each season for graphic sample lot . Process and coordinate the distribution of samples for the division's sales teams and regional showrooms to include lots, style outs, advertising, marketing and retail divisions. Monitor sample manufacturing against sample budgets Implement cost cutting measures to help reduce overdevelopment. Develop and maintain sample libraries and presentation areas for White Plains Office and Las Vegas shows. Arrange shipment deliveries with all factories and Nine West Footwear Associates for all FFANY and WSA Vegas shoe shows. Audit factory invoices and create reports by show for division presidents of sample expenses Create accrual schedules for finance for sample expenses not invoiced Implement and methods for reducing material liabilities with factories, Design Team and Sales Work closely with Director of Finance and Corporate Finance Dept to identify samples for charitable donations, i.e., (Sole for Souls). Work closely with Design teams, and Presidents of Sales to ensure department needs are met. Assist Director of Design Operations with Sample Department responsibilities. Correspond with Customs Compliance Department to clear shipments for WP location for all brands. Act as the main liaison to all overseas factories/agents regarding sample maintenance for all brands Develop and communicate sample procedures to factories, agents, sales teams and product teams. Schedule all hand carries with factories and agents for last minute shoe show shipments and urgent Marketing and Public Relations advertising requests.

• Sample Coordinator

  • Jan 2006 - Sep 2009

  Sample Manager Easy Spirit division Act as a liaison to factories, distribution center and brokers Processing and coordinating the distribution of samples and plan the coordination and distribution for national shows. Manage inventory of all current styles of multiple product lines Order, track and distribute all shoe samples Communicate with vendors, production, and sales representative regarding the status of samples

• Receptionist/Showroom Manager

  • Aug 2004 - Jan 2006

  Maintenance of Showroom to ensure a professional environment for sales Responsible for all incoming/outgoing packages Administration duties including faxing, filing, and handling all calls to showrooms Pulling jewelry and handbag samples for mail outs to clients Recording Jewelry inventory for showrooms.



Manhattan Beer Distributors

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Apr 2003 - Apr 2004

  Provided Administrative support to Sales Supervisor including daily sales numbers and display trackers Maintained proper call frequency of all accounts to ensure customer satisfaction leading to maximum sales and distribution of brands such as Coors, Corona, Stella Artois, Carlsberg, Newcastle, etc Responsible for developing and managing accounts toward the successful completion of route goals Ensured optimal and maximum utilization of promotional programs and company resources in all… Show more Provided Administrative support to Sales Supervisor including daily sales numbers and display trackers Maintained proper call frequency of all accounts to ensure customer satisfaction leading to maximum sales and distribution of brands such as Coors, Corona, Stella Artois, Carlsberg, Newcastle, etc Responsible for developing and managing accounts toward the successful completion of route goals Ensured optimal and maximum utilization of promotional programs and company resources in all trade channels on a timely basis Prepared and submitted reports and results to management as needed Executed and achieved route goals and objectives for volume sales and product distribution Show less Provided Administrative support to Sales Supervisor including daily sales numbers and display trackers Maintained proper call frequency of all accounts to ensure customer satisfaction leading to maximum sales and distribution of brands such as Coors, Corona, Stella Artois, Carlsberg, Newcastle, etc Responsible for developing and managing accounts toward the successful completion of route goals Ensured optimal and maximum utilization of promotional programs and company resources in all… Show more Provided Administrative support to Sales Supervisor including daily sales numbers and display trackers Maintained proper call frequency of all accounts to ensure customer satisfaction leading to maximum sales and distribution of brands such as Coors, Corona, Stella Artois, Carlsberg, Newcastle, etc Responsible for developing and managing accounts toward the successful completion of route goals Ensured optimal and maximum utilization of promotional programs and company resources in all trade channels on a timely basis Prepared and submitted reports and results to management as needed Executed and achieved route goals and objectives for volume sales and product distribution Show less